ASTM A588 grade A weathering steel plate is a kind of high-strength steel plate. It has all the advantages of A572 Gr. 50, and at the same time, it possesses excellent atmospheric corrosion resistance. The relatively high copper content in ASTM A588 grade A weathering steel plate endows it with a self-healing characteristic, enabling it to form a natural red oxide patina appearance.
ASTM A588 grade A weather resistant steel plate data sheet
| Specification | Thickness | ≤200mm |
| Density | 7.85g/m3 | |
| Deep processing | Cutting, Welding, Pre-rust, Perforating | |
| Third party inspection | SGS, BV, Intertek, PMI, etc. | |
ASTM A588 grade A weather resistant steel plate chemical composition
| Grade | C max | Mn | P max | S max | Si | Ni max | Cr | Cu | V |
| A588 Grade A | 0.19 | 0.80-1.25 | 0.04 | 0.05 | 0.30-0.65 | 0.40 | 0.40-0.65 | 0.25-0.40 | 0.02-0.10 |
ASTM A588 grade A weather resistant steel plate mechanical properties
| ASTM A588 Grade A | <100mm | ≥100-125mm | >125-200 |
| Tensile strength min MPa | 485 | 460 | 435 |
| Yield strength min MPa | 345 | 315 | 290 |
| Elongation min | 21 | 21 | 21 |
ASTM A588 grade A weather resistant steel plate equivalent grades
| China | America | Japan | EU | Germany | France | England | European old | Inter |
| GB | ASTM | JIS | EN | DIN,WNr | AFNOR | BS | EN | ISO |
| 09CuPCrNi-A | Corten A | SPA-H | S355J0WP | 9CrNiCuP324 | E36WA3 | WR50A | Fe510C1KI | Fe355W-1A |
| Corten B |
ASTM A588 grade A weather resistant steel plate application
ASTM A588 grade A weather resistant steel plate is often used in unpainted applications such as bridges, rail cars, crane, transmission towers, highway poles, chemical plant, factory and real health medical shipbuilding because of its reduced maintenance cost and long-life durability.
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FAQ
Q: What is A588 steel equivalent to?
A: From chemical composition ASTM A242 has lower carbon, phosphorus, and Sulfur contet, it has only one type, and A588 have three types, A588 GRADE A, B, K. The ASTM A588 grade A plate is equivalent to Corten A steel plate.
Q: What is ASTM A588 material?
A: A588 is a type of weathering steel that's renowned for its exceptional corrosion resistance. With its unique ability to form a protective rust-like surface, it eliminates the need for additional coatings, reducing maintenance costs. ASTM A588 is also referred to as Corten® and covers structural shapes, plate, and bar.
Q: Can an A588 be galvanized?
A: Can weathering steel (e.g. ASTM A588, A709 Weathering, COR-TEN) be galvanized? Weathering steel can be galvanized successfully and is considered for applications such as bridges, transmission towers, lamp standards, and pole-line hardware.
Q: Is A588 stainless steel?
A: A588 Grade C corrosion resistant steel is a high strength low alloy stainless steel with improved atmospheric corrosion resistance when exposed to open air. we are always trying to satisfy our customers to the largest extent either in quality or service.
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